Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR vs Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR and Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Name Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20088 20061
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Release Year 2020 2016
Release Date 2020-01-07 2016-08-17
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 9497 USD 346 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings 1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Focal Length 120-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 128 mm 72 mm
Length 304 mm 125 mm
Weight 3250 gr 400 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 112 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HB-82
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A